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June 9, 2020
Why Mecate Reins are Essential for Trail Riders
The versatility of mecate reins makes them a must-have training tool for the serious trail rider. Best feature? The built-in lead rope.
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No Worries Club
June 9, 2020
Find It on the No Worries Club: Don’t Overlook the Back Cinch
Tacking up your horse correctly isn’t just important for his and your comfort and ability to perform your best—in many cases, it’s vital to your safety. An often-overlooked piece of properly adjusted equipment is the back cinch on the saddle. Incorrectly doing up the back cinch can put your horse and you in a dangerous […]
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Training Tips
June 2, 2020
Training Tip: Hold The Soft Feel Longer
Vertical flexion is something that you’ll build on with each give. First the horse has to understand that when you pick up on the reins and apply pressure with your legs he needs to maintain whatever gait he’s in and give to the pressure. As soon as he understands that concept, then you can ask […]
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No Worries Club
June 2, 2020
June No Worries Club Exclusive: Troubleshooting Leads
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about leads is covered in this month’s No Worries Club video training session. Clinton explains why leads matter and how to tell if your horse is on the correct lead. You’ll learn exercises to encourage your horse to pick up the correct lead, and, if you compete, when to […]
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Walkabout Tours
June 2, 2020
Wanted: Nonprofit Organization to Benefit From the Montana Walkabout Tour
We’re looking for an equine-related nonprofit organization to join our team at the Kalispell, Montana Walkabout Tour. At each tour stop, we work with our featured sponsor Ritchie Industries to select a local organization to run the Ritchie Charity Ball Toss, a contest in which spectators purchase tennis balls from the organization and toss the […]
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No Worries Club
June 2, 2020
Big Prizes Up for Grabs in Refer a Friend Program
We’re coming down to the wire for our Refer a Friend year-end awards, and as of right now, the race is wide open! On July 1st, we’ll be recognizing the top five No Worries Club members who have referred their friends to join the club over the past year. 1st place: Spend a day training […]
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Sponsors
May 28, 2020
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Sponsors
May 22, 2020
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Sponsors
May 21, 2020
Buy 1, save $2 on Standlee Premium Products!
Learn More Use Standlee Forage Finder® to find forage for your horse’s specific needs. Use our Feed Calculator to find out how much you should feed your horse. Use the Store Locator to find Standlee products at stores near you. […]
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Training Tips
May 19, 2020
Training Tip: Use the “Hot Potato Give” to Teach Your Horse to Soften to the Bit
The first step to teaching a horse how to collect is to teach him to give to the bit, period. Always start at the standstill, and then progress through the gaits as the horse understands. The ultimate goal is collection, but in the beginning, it is just a soft feel. When you first pick up […]
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